December weather forecastBooneville, MS

December

Weather in December

The weather in December in Booneville, Mississippi, closes the year with the arrival of winter. Low temperatures, which drop to an average of 38.3°F (3.5°C), exemplify the winter chill. The stamina of the cold continues as Booneville experiences the least amount of daily sunshine hours, approximately 4.7 hours. The onset of winter also brings chances of snowfall, despite it just being 0.2" (5mm) for more than half a month. As December concludes, Booneville gears up for another year of varying weather patterns and climatic shifts.

Temperature

December marks a gentle change in average high-temperature, declining from November's mild 59.5°F (15.3°C) to a cool 51.8°F (11°C). In the month of December, an average of 38.3°F (3.5°C) marks the low-temperature.

Humidity

March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%, are the most humid months.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 158.6 rainfall days, and 32.95" (837mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall. In Booneville, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated. In Booneville, during the entire year, snow falls for 6.1 days and aggregates up to 1.34" (34mm) of snow.

Daylight

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Booneville, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

Sunshine

In Booneville, the average sunshine in December is 4.7h.

UV index

The month with the lowest UV index is December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index reading of 2, and below, represents a low threat to health from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 2 during December morphs into the following directions:
Children must always have sun protection, unlike most people, who can tolerate up to an hour in the sun without any burns. Avoiding direct sunlight during midday hours helps reduce the risk from intense UV radiation. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.
Updated: Aug 20, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 51.8°F (11°C) and 38.3°F (3.5°C) respectively. In September, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'felt air temperature'), which represents the influence of relative humidity on air temperature, is appraised at 93.2°F (34°C).

The months with the highest humidity are March and December, with an average relative humidity of 80%.

The average relative humidity in December is 80%.

In December, in Booneville, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout December, 2.83" (72mm) of precipitation is accumulated.

In Booneville, Mississippi, in December, during 0.8 snowfall days, 0.2" (5mm) of snow is typically accumulated.

The month with the shortest days is December, with an average of 9h and 54min of daylight.

In December, the average day length in Booneville is 9h and 53min.

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 6:43 am and sunset at 4:43 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:01 am and sunset at 4:53 pm CST.

The average sunshine duration in December is 4.7h.

With an average maximum UV index of 2, December is the month with the lowest UV index.

In December, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in December
Booneville, MS

  • Average high temperature in December: 51.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (90.5°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (48.4°F).

  • Average low temperature in December: 38.3°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (70.5°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (34°F).

Average pressure in December
Booneville, MS

  • Average pressure in December: 30.14"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.17"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.96"Hg).

Average wind speed in December
Booneville, MS

  • Average wind speed in December: 7.1mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is February (7.6mph).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is July (4.5mph).

Average humidity in December
Booneville, MS

  • Average humidity in December: 80%

The months with the highest relative humidity are March and December (80%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is October (72%).

Average rainfall in December
Booneville, MS

  • Average rainfall in December: 2.83"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is February (3.94").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (1.85").

Average rainfall days in December
Booneville, MS

  • Average rainfall days in December: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (17.3 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (9.2 days).

Average snowfall in December
Booneville, MS

  • Average snowfall in December: 0.2"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (0.51").
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September and October (0").

Average snowfall days in December
Booneville, MS

  • Average snowfall days in December: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is January (2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are May, June, July, August, September and October (0 days).

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Booneville, MS

  • Average daylight in December: 9h and 54min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 42min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 30min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in December
Booneville, MS

  • Average sunshine days in December: 17.1 days

The month with the most sunshine days is October (19.9 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is July (10.6 days).

Average UV index in December
Booneville, MS

  • Average UV index in December: 2

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 7).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in December
Booneville, MS

  • Average cloud cover in December: 49

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 50).
The month with the least cloud cover is September (Cloud cover 29).

Average visibility in December
Booneville, MS

  • Average visibility in December: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The month with the lowest visibility is January (5mi).